nb08

nb08

Key Data

The fifth Formula Student race car of the TU Munich – the nb08 – was presented to the public on May 29, 2008.

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Maximum speed in km/h
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Motor

Nominal power in kW

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  • 599cc motorcycle engine from Kawasaki ZX6R year 2007
  • Power approx. 70KW at 12.000rpm 
  • torque: approx. 62Nm at 10.000U/min
  • In-house developed engine management system of the newest generation
  • Modified dry sump lubrication
  • CFD optimized symmetric CFK airbox
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Chassis

  • CFRP prepreg monocoque
  • Weight of chassis including mainhoop 20 kg
  • Layer setup determined in anisotropic finite element analysis
  • Torsional stiffness of 7400 Nm/deg
  • Fulfills demanding expectations in safety aspects by the use of energy absorbing Rohacell® elements                  

Suspension

                                     
  • Double wishbone wheel suspension 
  • Carbon fiber A-Arms with aluminum wheel carriers
  • Two-piece wheelpackage  with stiffness-optimized internal geometry
  • Cane Creek double barrel shocks adjustable in rebound and compression
  • Kinematic points precisely positioned by reworking the MC
  • In-house designed and manufactured CFRP rims (only 1.5kg per rim)
  • Brake discs made of carbon-ceramics
 
  • Sequential 6-speed motorcycle transmission with electric gearshift
  • Chain drive
  • Hydraulic clutch actuation
  • In-house designed and manufactured CFRP drive shafts

Season Recap nb08

Competitions

Formula Student Germany 2008

4. Place in the Engineering Design